Irish Times Magazine .... Saturday 9th March 2013

Irish Times Magazine ... Food file.. TRUE CHRACTERS ... with Marie- Claire Digby

 

THE PURTY KITCHEN , South Dublin's best kept secret . @purtykitchen

"The Purty Kitchen " in Monkstown is Dublin's newest gastropub and definitely it's best kept secret .

Serving Bistro Classics with flair, head chef James Winans aim is to present contemporary casual dining at it's best , using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and at very affordable prices .

With it's dark wood finish, large windows providing plenty of natural light , subtle music , it is a really pleasant space and appeared to be a  popular spot to while away the hours over a long lazy lunch with friends in a relaxed atmosphere . The staff were agreeable and more than obliging and knowledgeable when it came to enquiries relating to the menu . A good sign as it shows that they have tasted the food .

Dylan Magazine .... Dylan Hotel , A 5* Boutique Hotel . Dublin

Cooking for your Valentine

 

 

Irish Independent ... WEEKEND Magazine.. 26 th January 2013

 MASTER CHEF.... Sharing the secrets and skills of a professional kitchen....

BACK TO BASICS ...... Oven Baked Chicken & Ratatouille

"Mirror , Mirror on the Wall ... Little Black Dress .. I will soon be slipping into thee with ease"

As January is coming to an end , let's give the diet a final boost . Here is another delicious and enticing everyday recipe. Based on the classic  "Ratatouille ", a dish that can be made quickly and economically , using readily available fresh vegetables and served with an oven roasted breast of chicken, very low in fat .
This is by all means a " Back to Basics ". What with today's quest for innovation and new taste sensations, it's easy to forget just how delicious ,fulfilling and above all healthy a classic recipe can be .
The Ratatouille can be prepared at short notice or well in advance  and can be served as an accompaniment or as a complete well balanced meal . Use what you need and freeze the rest . The choice is yours .

Metro Herald , Tuesday 8th January , 2013

 Metro Herald......Food News with Daragh Reddin .

LE DETOX ...... Bouillabaisse Style Fish Stew

A Helping hand to get you Back snugly fitted in your Little Black Dress .

Here is a  Fast,Simple yet Delicious Bouillabaisse Style Fish Stew Guaranteed to help, in shedding those extra pounds while clearing your inner temple of sluggishness and that bloated feeling.
 Now that all the Christmas and New Year's indulgences are well behind us, with only distant and languishing memories, when you've eaten like a Queen and probably worked your way through an extensive list of Fine Wines and Champagne , What better way to Boost Start the New Year with a New You and get toned up.
As with all recipes , what you put into it , is going to influence the final dish . So , While you can buy Fish stock cubes these days which although ok ( very high salt content ) , will not give you as good a result as making your own. Fortunately , Fish stock doesn't take long to make and doesn't need hours of brewing and simmering. If you can chat up your Fishmonger ( If he is the handsome rugged type , could be fun!!! , Might be a bit on the smelly side but nothing that a good hose down wouldn't sort out  ), plus ,  he 'll probably give you the Fish bones for free .